Huawei P20 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $899 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 14/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Huawei P20 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 67 points higher (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $899 | $749 |
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P20 Pro by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (74/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 67 points (81/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.